Peabird PEAB-VP-TEL, User Manual

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Page 3: ...document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties implied or otherwise regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage including but not limited to special incidental consequential or other damage Skype is a registered trademark of Skype Technologies ...

Page 4: ...t away from humidity If any of the following situation arises get the equipment checked by a service technician The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment has been dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious sign of breakage The equipment has not working well or you cannot get it work according to User s Manual ii ...

Page 5: ...pe Software 5 Installing the API 5 4 Using the USB Phone with Skype 8 Connecting the USB Phone 8 Specifying a Music Playback Device 8 Calling a Skype User 8 Speed Dialing 9 Calling a Phone Number Skype Out 9 Answering a Call 10 Ending Rejecting a Call 10 Adjusting Receiver Volume 10 Muting 11 Redialing 11 Clearing the Entered Number 11 5 Troubleshooting 12 6 Specifications 16 7 Regulatory Complian...

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Page 7: ...nd volume control buttons Package Contents USB Phone x1 USB Cable x1 Software Utility CD x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 System Requirements Computer with an available USB 1 1 port or higher Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP All use Windows built in audio driver To use Skype with the USB phone your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements PC running Windows 2000 or XP 400 MHz processor 12...

Page 8: ...n for incoming call alerts As a speaker to broadcast music from PC Compliant with USB 1 1 specification Bus powered no additional power adapter required Exterior Overview LED Status LED Color Description Power Ringing Green Lights up when connected to a powered on computer Blinks when there is an incoming call Mute Red Lights up when microphone is set to mute Keypads and Control Buttons Key Functi...

Page 9: ...ype window when Skype is launched and switches between tabs Contact List Opens Skype window if closed and go straight to the Contacts tab The keys shown above are for reference only Actual color and appearance depends on your model Connectors Connector Description USB Connector USB 1 1 compliant Mini B type female connector EAR 3 5mm jack for earphone MIC 3 5mm jack for microphone 3 ...

Page 10: ...ly install Windows built in audio driver After that you are ready to use the USB phone For Windows Me When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up select Automatic search for a better driver and follow the on screen prompts to complete the driver installation For Windows 98SE Upon detecting the new device take these steps 1 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen pops up click Next 2 Select Sea...

Page 11: ...tallation Installing Skype Software 1 If Skype is not yet installed on your computer please download Skype installation file from www skype com 2 Double click the installation file you ve downloaded and then follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation Installing the API API Application Programmer Interface is a tool that enables your USB phone to communicate with Skype You have to in...

Page 12: ...select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK You can optionally select Allow this program to use Skype but ask again in the future option But you should always let this program use Skype so that you can use the USB phone If you accidentally select the Do not allow this program to use Skype option open Skype window and take these steps 6 ...

Page 13: ... Application Installation Click Tools Options Privacy Manage other program s access to Skype Select CMSKYPE EXE and click Change then re select a proper option to let the provided program access Skype 7 ...

Page 14: ...on you can manually specify a preferred music playback device e g your sound card or USB speaker while at the same time still use the USB phone as audio in out device in Skype To specify a sound device for music playback in Windows go to Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices or Sounds and Multimedia Audio and select a desired device in the Sound playback section Calling a Skype User 1 Launch Skyp...

Page 15: ...ial 2 Assign a number as a speed dial number by your keyboard 3 Press the speed dial number using the USB phone 4 Press the Dial Answer key to make the call Calling a Phone Number Skype Out 1 Dial the phone number by pressing the USB phone keypad 2 Press the Dial Answer key to call the number Note If you want to use this function you should buy SkypeOut Credit first 9 ...

Page 16: ... hear from the correspondent It s suggested that you press the Volume Up or Volume Down key repeatedly to adjust the volume Keep pressing the Volume Down key might soon mute the receiver earphone To precisely adjust the volume or examine current volume level 1 Under Control Panel double click the Sounds and Audio Devices or Sounds and Multimedia icon and then click Audio tab 2 Select the USB phone...

Page 17: ...ghts on To turn mute off just press the Mute key again You can mute on and off during a conversation Redialing To redial the last called number just press the Dial Answer key Clearing the Entered Number To erase the number you just entered press the Hang up Clear key To erase the number you just entered press the Hang up Clear key 11 ...

Page 18: ... phone The other party cannot hear me A1 Make sure your software is configured to use USB phone as the audio in out device In Skype window click Tools Options Sound Devices Make sure the Audio In microphone and Audio Out speaker and are correctly configured to use Generic USB Audio Device i e the USB phone In MSN Messenger In MSN Messenger window click Tools Audio Video Tuning Wizard and proceed a...

Page 19: ...e following screenshots use mouse to drag the slider up to cancel the mute status Then the mute LED will go off Select the USB phone Either of the two settings will lock your USB phone to mute status In this situation the mute LED will always light on Q3 While using the USB phone to make answer a call in Skype can I still play music by my PC s sound card or USB speaker A3 Yes Just set your sound c...

Page 20: ...key using my USB phone A5 Make sure your Skype is allowed to be accessed by the provided API To check this setting open Skype window and take these steps Click Tools Options Privacy Manage other program s access to Skype Select CMSKYPE EXE and click Change then re select a proper option to let the program access Skype If you have reset a proper option but there is still no response try to reboot y...

Page 21: ... Skype in Windows 98 ME A7 Skype doesn t support Windows 98 ME To use the USB phone with Skype under Windows you should be under Windows 2000 XP For the information on compatible operating system and system requirements please visit the Skype website 15 ...

Page 22: ... Output Impedance 50mW 32 Ohm Operating Voltage DC 5V Bus Powered Power Ringing LED Lights up when connected to a powered on computer Blinks when there is an incoming call Mute LED Lights up when microphone is set to mute Temperature Operating 0 40 C Storage 20 60 C Humidity Non Condensing Operating 90 Storage 95 Specifications are subject to change without notice 16 ...

Page 23: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received Including interference that may cause undesired operation CE This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations EN 55 022 CLASS B 17 ...